Sparkling whitewash and blue domes, a maze of bougainvillea-draped alleys, and five iconic windmills watching over a harbor that never really sleeps — Mykonos delivers the definitive Cyclades experience in a single shore day.
Mykonos uses two ports depending on your ship's size — smaller vessels tender to the Old Port right in town, while large cruise ships dock at the New Port (Tourlos), a short taxi or shuttle ride from Chora.
💡 Pro move: Port day traffic in high season (June–September) is intense. Move early in the morning to enjoy Chora before the crowds and midday heat peak.
Mykonos operates two cruise arrival points — tender-only Old Port in the heart of Chora, and the purpose-built New Port Tourlos for larger vessels.
| Cruise Line | Typical Berth / Arrival | Dock or Tender |
|---|---|---|
| Small/mid-size ships (e.g. Viking, Oceania, Azamara) | Old Port, Mykonos Town📍 | Tendered |
| Large ships (e.g. MSC, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity) | New Port Tourlos📍 | Docked |
From Aegean island-hopping to windswept beach clubs and ancient Delos, Mykonos shore days reward every style of traveler.
Walk the whitewashed labyrinth of Chora, photograph the five 16th-century Kato Mili windmills on the hill above Little Venice, and watch the harbor pelicans. The most photographed scene in the Cyclades.
Find Mykonos Town walking tours →A 30-minute boat ride brings you to the uninhabited sacred island of Delos — an extraordinary UNESCO archaeological site with the Terrace of the Lions, the House of Dionysus mosaics, and sweeping views back to Mykonos.
Find Delos island tours →Mykonos's most famous beaches sit on the island's south coast. Sun loungers, beach bars, and turquoise water make for a quintessential Greek island afternoon. KTEL buses run directly from the Old Port bus station.
Find Mykonos beach tours →Stroll the Alefkandra neighborhood where old sea-captain houses overhang the water — the 'Little Venice' of Mykonos. Nearby, the Aegean Maritime Museum and the Mykonos Folklore Museum are compact and worth 30 minutes each.
Find Mykonos culture tours →Rent an ATV or scooter near the New or Old Port and explore the island's quieter beaches and villages — Agios Ioannis, Kapari, Panormos — away from the cruise crowds.
Find Mykonos ATV rentals →Sample local louza (cured pork), kopanisti (spicy cheese), and fresh seafood at a waterfront taverna in Chora, paired with Aegean wines or local Vinsanto. Small-group food tours cover markets and family producers.
Find Mykonos food tours →Chora's maze of alleys is made for wandering — every turn reveals a whitewashed chapel, a cats-and-bougainvillea courtyard, or a sudden sea view.
From the Old Port quay, walk south along the waterfront past the harbor fishing boats to Manto Mavrogenous Square, then up through the winding alleys to the Kato Mili windmills on Gyzi hill. Descend to the Alefkandra (Little Venice) waterfront, then loop back through Chora's main shopping lanes to the port.
If you dock at Tourlos New Port, a flat 20-minute walk north along the coastal road brings you to the quiet sandy bay of Agios Stefanos — a calmer alternative to Chora's busy beaches, with sunbeds and a handful of tavernas.
🗺️ See full route in Maps →Climate normals for Mykonos Island, South Aegean, Greece (2014–2023 averages). Pack for the month you sail — highs, lows, and how many rainy days to expect.
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Rainy Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F / 14°C | 51°F / 11°C | 12 |
| Feb | 58°F / 14°C | 52°F / 11°C | 7 |
| Mar | 60°F / 16°C | 53°F / 12°C | 8 |
| Apr | 65°F / 18°C | 57°F / 14°C | 4 |
| May | 71°F / 22°C | 63°F / 17°C | 3 |
| Jun | 78°F / 26°C | 70°F / 21°C | 2 |
| Jul | 82°F / 28°C | 75°F / 24°C | 0 |
| Aug | 82°F / 28°C | 76°F / 24°C | 1 |
| Sep | 78°F / 26°C | 72°F / 22°C | 2 |
| Oct | 71°F / 22°C | 66°F / 19°C | 3 |
| Nov | 66°F / 19°C | 60°F / 16°C | 6 |
| Dec | 60°F / 16°C | 54°F / 12°C | 9 |
Source: Open-Meteo ERA5 (10-yr daily averages)
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